Junior Nutritionist - Qpro Feeds, Bethlehem at VKB Group

Job Description

• The Junior Nutritionist is responsible for supporting the formulation, quality, and nutritional management of animal feed products to ensure optimal animal performance, cost effectiveness, legal compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• The role assists with feed formulations, raw material evaluations, quality monitoring, technical support, and continuous improvement initiatives within the feed mill operation.

Requirements

• BSc Degree or Diploma in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Science, or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in animal nutrition or feed manufacturing environment preferred.
• Exposure to feed formulation systems and feed mill operations will be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and updating of feed formulations on formulation software.
• Monitor nutritional specifications to ensure feed consistency and performance.
• Assist in evaluating alternative raw materials and feed additives for cost savings and nutritional value.
• Support least-cost formulation processes while maintaining product quality standards.
• Assist with feed trials and performance monitoring where required.
• Monitor raw material quality and nutritional parameters.
• Assist with the interpretation of laboratory results and nutritional analyses.
• Support quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
• Work closely with Quality Control personnel regarding moisture levels, contamination risks, nutrient deviations, and product consistency.
• Investigate quality-related deviations and assist with corrective actions.
• Support the management of rework materials and ingredient utilization.
• Liaise with production personnel to ensure correct feed manufacturing according to formulation specifications.
• Assist production teams with technical queries related to feed formulations and ingredient usage.
• Monitor batching accuracy and adherence to formulation instructions.
• Assist in managing formulation updates during raw material shortages or operational constraints.
• Participate in feed mill troubleshooting relating to pellet quality, mixing consistency, and feed performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, feed safety standards, and relevant industry regulations including Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) requirements where applicable.
• Maintain accurate formulation records, nutritional data, and technical documentation.
• Assist with technical reporting and data analysis.
• Support stock management initiatives related to raw materials and additives.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide basic technical support to sales teams and customers regarding feed products and feeding programs.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints related to feed quality or animal performance.
• Support on-farm investigations and technical visits where required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of animal nutrition principles.
• Knowledge of feed ingredients and raw materials.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing processes.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and formulation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Closing Date 29 May 2026